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Quality Controller Jobs in Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa at Astral Foods Ltd
Title: Quality Controller
Company: Astral Foods Ltd
Location: Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa
Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an Quality Controller opportunity in County Fair, Processing Plant in Fisantekraal.
The purpose of the Quality Controller, is to ensure that the product quality, is in line with food safety standards and systems, at all times.
Requirements
Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent;
Poultry Meat Examiner qualification;
The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For
Assist in maintaining the HACCP and FSSC programs in the factory;
Assist in applying corrective actions where needed;
Monitoring staff personal hygiene;
Managing and monitoring product flow;
Adhering to HACCP/Hygiene standards;
Ensuring that efficient recording takes place to ensure that areas and product conform to relevant standards:
Temperature monitoring of areas, product and equipment in various areas
Chlorine measurements
Conduct water pick-up checks
Monitor product quality, weights, sealers, printing, traceability etc. on final product
Monitor scales in various areas to ensure accurate weight checks
Ensure foreign object controls are in place in various areas
Monitor animal welfare practices on the slaughtering side;
Assist with drawing lab samples;
Reporting all variances or non-conformances to the Production managers and Quality Assurance Manager;
Manage and maintain the 20-keys system as set out for the department.
Other Requirements
Ability to speak English and a second official language;
Must be able to communicate at all levels;
Must be able to work in a high pressured environment;
Proven PME experience in a manufacturing environment;
Sound Knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP requirements and relevant guidelines and Quality Management Systems;
Knowledge of statistical process control;
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Oulook);
Must be willing to work shifts and overtime including weekends and public holidays;
Must have strong administrative skills;
Must be flexible to work in all areas of the processing facility as requested.
